The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP) will on Saturday 11 March 2023 hand over title deed to beneficiaries of Izinini community at a handover ceremony that will take place at Izinini Village in Bizana under Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province.
Izinini Community was dispossessed of their rights to an agricultural land after 19 June 1913 to further the objectives of the then racially discriminatory practices. The land contained numerous important natural resources.
The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights will restore 1272.3381 hectares of land to Izinini Community that will benefit 1279 households and a total of 1 300 beneficiaries.
Members of the media are invited to cover the title deed handover event scheduled as follows:
Date: 11 March 2023
Time: 10h00
Venue: Izinini Village in Bizana
For media RSVP and further information on the event, please contact Ms Nozuko Sinxoto on 083 311 0823, email: Nozuko.Sinxoto@dalrrd.gov.za or Ms Thabile Mehlomakhulu on 063 617 7930, email: thabile.mehlomakhulu@dalrrd.gov.za.
